Multitasking takes a serious toll on productivity. Our brains lack the ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time—in moments where we think we're multitasking, we're likely just switching ...

We live in a world that celebrates being busy. People wear “multitasking” like a badge of honor, studying while texting, ...

From checking emails while on a call to cooking dinner and helping with homework, we all operate through multitasking. But new research suggests that our ability to juggle multiple tasks isn't a ...

Here's what you do. Stand up at your desk. Pat your head and rub your tummy (counter-clockwise, please.) Now sing "All You ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

It might feel like you’re getting a lot done, but this sort of chronic multitasking isn’t necessarily working in your favor. ...

Men's brains are compartmentalized and specialized. This limits their ability to multitask, but it also helps them focus on ...

Nik Ershov is the founder of Waverox, a mind tracker and wellness app that helps you to gain productivity and combat stress. In a world where multitasking is often extolled as a valuable skill, the ...

Multitasking has gotten a bad rap. Decades of studies have been conducted that point out the many costs of multitasking and the negative outcomes it can have (see Multicosts of Multitasking for a ...